Theo is a 5.5 year old Beagle in Hebron, IL, who needs $1,000 for ACL Repair Surgery.

In the beginning of the pandemic, we (my other beagle and myself) realized we needed an addition to our life—and that came from a little guy who spent the first year of his life in a cosmetic testing facility. Theo (named for his “teddy bear” quality) immediately became a member of our small family. He brings constant joy and laughter to my life, and it pains me to see him in pain.

About a week ago, Theo started limping after a play date with another furry friend. After a few days of no improvement and advice from a friend, I took him to Lakes Animal Clinic where he was diagnosed with a torn ACL. Unfortunately, because of the severity, my little guy needs surgery, and it needs to be soon so that he doesn’t hurt his other leg as he is overcompensating from the injury.

Theo is a huge goofball!! He absolutely LOVES flirting with women, and he is VERY talkative and dramatic. He would rather sleep in than get up for breakfast, and his favorite thing to do is to take a nap on my arm (of course, while snoring so loud I can’t hear anything else). He’s super easy-going—our vet says he’s the only patient that gets examined upside down!

Of course, Theo’s injury comes at a difficult time for me. I recently accepted a position at a new job, and I gave my previous employer significant notice. However, my previous employer decided on an immediate separation, and I’ll be unemployed for about two months.